Members honeyiscool Posted October 22, 2012 Members Share Posted October 22, 2012 http://www.zzounds.com/item--GIBLPST60If it's like my usual purchase, it will go through three phases:1. I love it.2. I tinker with it.3. I sell it.But I have a feeling this one might somehow stick around... because it's in my favorite color (matches my white Fender), doesn't have too many red flags, I know I want a Les Paul, and the soapbars are rad. If I hate them, I can mini-humbucker it. It's just safe in a lot of ways. Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joecool1963 Posted October 22, 2012 Members Share Posted October 22, 2012 Congrats..welcome to the club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted October 22, 2012 Members Share Posted October 22, 2012 Sell it before you tinker with it. I'm afraid that it'd lose value if you swapped pickups, etc. Or, perhaps you'll love it and keep it always?!?! FWIW, I really like that color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted October 22, 2012 Members Share Posted October 22, 2012 Nice. I have a old set of Bill Lawrence mini hums in P90 sized surrounds that I can sell you. I doubt I'll use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HanSolo Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 I have two words for you ... black plastics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 I like that a lot. I'm pretty sure you will too. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted October 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 Originally Posted by PunkKitty Nice. I have a old set of Bill Lawrence mini hums in P90 sized surrounds that I can sell you. I doubt I'll use them. I think I should float with the stock Gibsons for a while, though. Originally Posted by HanSolo I have two words for you ... black plastics I like tuxedo cats, but tuxedo guitars are not as cool as all-pale ones, IMO, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fixintogo Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'd lose the pickguard, but otherwise that's pretty hawt. Wish it had a wraparound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ugameus Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 Originally Posted by PunkKitty Nice. I have a old set of Bill Lawrence mini hums in P90 sized surrounds that I can sell you. I doubt I'll use them. I might be very interested in those if HIC is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members recordingtrack1 Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 That is cool. Is it the Tribute model? EDIT: Okay, I clicked the link....duh. Nice guitar. I really like the color. I've been gassing for a gold top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 A friend of mine has one of those. I played it last weekend. It sounds and plays really nice and it was cheap. I would leave it as is and really spend a little while tweaking pickup height and swap it over to 50s wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted October 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 How do you even adjust soapbar pickup heights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ugameus Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 The two screws that are not pole pieces. One is between the 4th and 5th string pole pieces, the other between the 2nd and 3rd. EDIT: oh yeah, and there is foam type stuff underneath the pickup. Obviously the more there is the higher it is likely to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott944 Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 Well played, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 Originally Posted by honeyiscool http://www.zzounds.com/item--GIBLPST60If it's like my usual purchase, it will go through three phases:1. I love it.2. I tinker with it.3. I sell it.But I have a feeling this one might somehow stick around... because it's in my favorite color (matches my white Fender), doesn't have too many red flags, I know I want a Les Paul, and the soapbars are rad. If I hate them, I can mini-humbucker it. It's just safe in a lot of ways. Wish me luck! Nice. You will love the pickups; Gibson p-90s are legendary.Not so sure I dig the cream, but it's your guitar. Rock it like you bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bro Blue Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 Nice. The slim taper 60s neck is my favorite Gibson neck. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twisty571 Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 Very nice HIC,I really want a Honeyburst or GT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Buttcrust Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 I don't know why, guess I'm just lucky but I've had fun playing all the Epi's I've owned. I'm waiting for this oneSome other Epi's I've owned that I thought were nice instruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted October 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 Originally Posted by Bro Blue Nice. The slim taper 60s neck is my favorite Gibson neck. Enjoy. Yeah I've really enjoyed those Gibson necks described as 60s. I've hated the thicker ones, but the thin ones are great. Originally Posted by Buttcrust I don't know why, guess I'm just lucky but I've had fun playing all the Epi's I've owned. Well, I was going to Epiphone it up at some point. But then, the Epi I wanted was expensive and I kinda figured, why not up the price just a bit more and get a Gibson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members matt rhoades Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 I love mine HIC I think you will too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 Congrats, I've bought quite a few Gibsons over the years and I've been very pleased with most of them. I have a '50s and '60s Trib LP (long boring story) but I do tend to prefer the '60s Trib. (In fact, I recently offered the '50s into my son's custody to "share the wealth" temporarily - but hung onto the '60s)That said, I'm still a bit more of a fan of the '60s Trib SGs; I like their vibe. The LPs are pretty light (for a LP) and I believe are naturals for bluesy tones. With their light chambered design, they're still pretty "night and day" compared to a Les Paul Standard, but I definitely do think the 50s & 60s Tribute LPs are righteous guitars in their own right. Looking forward to reading your review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gp2112 Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 I don't know why, guess I'm just lucky but I've had fun playing all the Epi's I've owned. I'm waiting for this one I only have one Epi (I only have two guitars though, so...). My Epi was a gift from my wife two years ago when I started playing. It is a PR4G acoustic/electric. She bought it for me with absolutely no knowledge of guitars and having never, ever played a guitar. Two major no-no's for buying guitar IMO. Anyway, she bought a guitar pack at Best Buy, (most likely with the help of the staff) and gave it to me for my birthday. I could not have received a better starter guitar. I will never get rid of it as it, despite the low price, is a gem. Never goes out of tune. I know this because I tune my guitar before I play it and I have never had to tune it other than when I change strings and when I first got it. It is a cutaway so I can reach the higher frets and it is slim so it is not so hard to use when standing up. I play with my brother on a regular basis. His acoustic is a Fender dreadnought that he bought for about 1200 bucks 20 years ago. He prefers to play mine. I would get another Epi in a heartbeat. BTW: Very nice guitar you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesnapper Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 Great choice! Not much needs to be tinkered with there... maybe you could rewire it - some new Gibsons have a PCB instead of P2P under the control plate but I wouldn't do this just for the sake of it. Maybe change the plastic fittings - I'm not a fan of cream on white... And everyone likes Gibson P90s. Unless they're a moron. Or perhaps a death metallist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 cool axe ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted October 23, 2012 Members Share Posted October 23, 2012 I think the creme/white looks fantastic and is esp appropriate if you have a Fender with a similar color scheme.The soapbars should sound great.I'd be wary of modding anything other than a little set up if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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